Matthew Henry commentary on Boasting About Tomorrow has been helping me to understand the message of God at Proverbs 27:1 which goes this way “Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thu knowest not what a day may bring forth” (KJV). Sometimes, we tend to depend on what we have now to feel secure about what a day may bring ahead. That means most of the time that we tend to neglect trusting and keeping in touch with the Lord when we are sufficient today.
Well, I like the commentary message of Matthew Henry about boasting on tomorrow as related to the verse Proverbs 27:1. Boast not thyself, no, not of tomorrow, much less of many days or years to come. This does not forbid preparing for tomorrow, but presuming upon tomorrow. We must not put off the great work of conversion, that one thing needful, till tomorrow, as if we were sure of it, but today, while it is called today, hear God’s voice. We know what a day may bring forth, what event maybe in the teeming womb of time. God has wisely kept us in the dark concerning future events, that he may train up up in a dependence upon himself and a continued readiness for every event, Acts i.7.
Proverbs 23:4 “Labour not to be rich, cease from thy own wisdom”
23:5 “Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven” (KJV)
Matthew Henry commentary on riches - Proverbs 23:4-5 Some are given to appetite(v.2) others to covetousness. We must endeavour to live comfortably, and provide for our children and families, but we must not seek great things. Be not of those that will be rich, that design it as their highest end,1 Tim.vi.9. What thous hast, or doest, be master of it, and not a slave to it as those that rise up early, sit up late, and eat the bread of carefulness, and all to be rich. The things of this world are a show, a shadow, a sham upon the soul that trusts to them. Wilt thou do a thing so absurd in itself? What thou, a reasonable creature, wilt thou dote upon shadows? Riches are very uncertain things; they make themselves wings and fly away. The wings they fly away upon are of their own making. They have in themselves the principles of corruption. They go irresistibly and irrecoverably, as an eagle towards heaven, that flies strongly, and flies out of sight and out of call (there is no bringing her back); thus do riches leave men in grief and vexation if they set their hearts upon them.
A good name is a theme at the book of Proverbs Chapter 22. The verse 1 states ” A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches and loving favour rather than silver and gold”.
A very scholarly made commentary by Matthew Henry is hereby shared for you: We should be more careful to do that by which we may get and keep a good name than that by which we may raise and increase a great estate. By great riches we may receive the bodily wants of others, but by a good name we may recommend religion to them. To be well beloved, to have an interest in the esteem and affections of all about us; this is better than silver or gold.
The role of the church is not to be ignored these days. The church composed of group of people believing in the Lord Jesus Christ and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ has a great responsibility in the whole world today. Looking at what happened to Haiti recently, believers are but expected to be commissioned to do rescue effort.
The church will not stop working out as it sees people dying without Jesus Christ. The role of the church has to be carried out as it is expected to bring hope, salvation, education and relief to desperate people around the globe. It is time for the church to carry on the truth and power of the Lord and save the world.
What an awesome word is the word “Awesome”! A descriptive word that connotes a great degree of greatness as in so pleasant not just to the eyes but also to the ears. You may hear this word awesome when you join in a discussion about cars, movies, songs and a lot more new and unique things. Even when in comes to food, this word is also being tossed. Well, You must as well be dreaming to meet your awesome lover. That’s why you keep on joining various online communities and social activities here and there. Good news to you my dear friend because you do not need to go anywhere and do anything so hard to meet the One who can ever give you an awesome love. Just get into your secret place and whisper a prayer and there you can look for your awesome lover. At Psalms 66:5, you will find the new knowledge and truth: “Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men.” Not even yourself can compare to the awesomeness of God Himself. Look for an awesome love with the awesome Lover - our God. Yes, He alone can be an Awesome Lover.Never your spouse nor your friend.Not even the nature nor any craft can be called awesome in a real sense. It is Only our Lord Jesus Christ.
Does anyone wisely think that there is Strength in weakness? Yes, this is quite a very real thing in one’s life. We believe that each of us has the so-called limitations or weaknesses. This theme might be relative for not everyone has the same weaknesses. We all have these negativity in our attitude, disposition and appearance but not necessarily the same. Too good that we have been reminded that we do not have to get down and dry because of these weaknesses. The fact is there a powerful strength that can manifest in times and aspects of weakness. Here are some of biblical truth about strength in weakness. Use these bible verses to uplift you when you see weakness in your own self or even in your fellow.
—2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
—Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Here is the most unique game I have ever seen in my whole life. It is not just mind-boggling yet intelligence and excitement filled play. Let us try it. Write your answer in a sheet of paper or encode it in your e-book. Just answer the following questions:
* What is my calling or purpose of living?
* What is my present occupation or vocation?
* What have I accomplished last year 2009?
* What are my goals and plans this year 2010?
Here is the turning point: If our God will go over your answers, what will He feel and say? Will He feel being pleased that He had given you the 365 days last year and be joyfully pleased to bestow upon you another 365 days this year? Ask the Lord right now to speak to your heart and make Him known His will to you that may this year all you will do will be done according to His Will and Ways.
Try to love reading the Bible, pray everyday and Live for His glory. Life is a serious game. Play it in a godly way and consider the salvation of your soul. Hell is not a joke. Heaven is not a wishful dream. Decide where will your soul be going to stay in eternity while you are on earth.